उत्पाद विवरण
1. Technical Specifications
| Attribute |
Details |
| Brand Name |
Daclacure 60mg Tablet |
| Active Ingredient |
Daclatasvir Dihydrochloride |
| Strength |
60 mg per tablet |
| Dosage Form |
Oral tablet |
| Packaging Size |
Bottle of 28 tablets |
| Packaging Type |
HDPE bottle with carton |
| Medicine Type |
Antiviral (Direct-acting Antiviral Agent - DAA) |
| Manufactured By |
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd. |
| Distributed By |
Authorized pharmaceutical distributors |
2. Product Description
Daclacure 60mg Tablet contains Daclatasvir Dihydrochloride, a direct-acting antiviral (DAA) used in the treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection. It works by inhibiting the NS5A protein, essential for viral replication and assembly. Daclacure is not used alone; it is combined with Sofosbuvir (and sometimes Ribavirin) to increase treatment effectiveness and achieve viral clearance.
3. Product Highlights
| Attribute |
Details |
| Generic Name |
Daclatasvir |
| Therapeutic Category |
Antiviral (Hepatitis C treatment) |
| Application Area |
Chronic Hepatitis C Virus infection (all major genotypes) |
| Administration |
Oral, once daily (usually with Sofosbuvir) |
| Storage Conditions |
Store below 30C, protect from light and moisture |
4. Therapeutic Uses
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Chronic Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection in adults
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Used in combination with Sofosbuvir (with or without Ribavirin)
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Effective across multiple HCV genotypes (16)
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Helps reduce liver damage, prevents progression to cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma
5. Side Effects
Common:
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Headache
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Fatigue, weakness
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Nausea, diarrhea
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Insomnia
Serious (rare):
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Bradycardia (slow heart rate, especially with amiodarone use)
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Severe allergic reactions (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty)
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Worsening of liver function in advanced cirrhosis cases
6. Precautions
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Always use in combination with Sofosbuvir, not as monotherapy
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Contraindicated in patients with severe liver impairment (Child-Pugh C) without specialist supervision
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Drug interactions: Avoid with rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, St. Johns Wort (may reduce effectiveness)
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Caution in patients with heart disease if co-administered with amiodarone (risk of severe bradycardia)
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Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding unless clearly needed
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Regular monitoring of liver function tests and viral load is required during therapy